Isonas Pure IP Reader-Controller Instruction sheet

How to Install an
ISONAS Pure IP Reader-Controller™
Reader-Controller
Copyright © 2016, ISONAS, Inc.
All rights reserved

ISONAS Inc.
FCC ID: OCZRC-04M, OCZRC-04SK
IC: 8431A-RC04M, 8431A-RC04SK
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures: 1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the
separation between the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence.L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For RF Safety and per FCC and Industry Canada regulations, the product should never be
installed within 8-inches (20cm) of typical people locations.

Table of Contents
1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN............................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 : GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:.................................................................................................... 5
1.2 : Pure IP Reader-Controller (Pure IP Reader-Controller) SPECIFICATIONS:....................... 6
1.3 : INSTALLATION LOCATION GUIDELINES ........................................................................... 7
1.4 : INSTALLER TOOLKIT COMPONENTS .................................................................................. 9
2: WIRING AT THE DOOR AND READER-CONTROLLER.............................................................11
2.1 : POWERING THE READER-CONTROLLERS ..........................................................................11
2.1.1 : POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) OPTION...........................................................................11
2.1.2 : ADDITIONAL POWER OPTIONS............................................................................................14
2.2 : WIRING THE DOORS ...................................................................................................................16
2.2.1 : READER-CONTROLLER CONTROL-LEADS DESCRIPTION..........................................17
2.2.2 : LOCK WIRING -- BASIC ...........................................................................................................18
2.2.3 : WIRING THE REX/AUX INPUT...............................................................................................20
2.2.5: WIRING THE DOOR SENSE.....................................................................................................21
2.2.7 : LOCK WIRING -- EXTERIOR DOOR KIT.............................................................................22
2.2.8 : EDK LED STATUS INDEX.........................................................................................................24
2.2.9 : LOCK WIRING -- 2 READERS TO 1 LOCK...........................................................................25
2.2.15: MANAGING INDUCTIVE LOAD CHALLANGES...............................................................26
2.3 : CONFIGUATION EXAMPLES.......................................................................................................27
2.3.1 : PoE --- ELECTRIC STRIKE.......................................................................................................27
2.3.2 : PoE --- MAGNETIC LOCK, EDK & PIR..................................................................................28
2.3.3 : DUAL POWER SOURCES..........................................................................................................29
3: CONFIGURING THE READER-CONTROLLER’S COMMUNICATIONS .................................30
3.1 : ETHERNET-BASED TCP/IP READER-CONTROLLERS .......................................................30
3.2 : SECURING MESSAGES ON YOUR NETWORK ......................................................................32

Document Version
Date of
Revision
Revision
Author
Description
11/03/2016
1.00
Shirl Jones
Initial Release
12/14/2016
1.01
Shirl Jones
General Updates
12/20/2016
1.02
Shirl Jones
Updated Cabling Guidelines

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1: BEFORE YOU BEGIN
This guide discusses each wiring process separately. Understanding all of these processes
makes a project much simpler and helps guarantee success. To install an ISONAS Reader-
controller unit, you must complete three key wiring tasks:
1.1. Mount the Pure IP Reader-Controller reader in the appropriate location. Recommended
locations and wiring methods shall be in accordance with 1) the National Electrical Code,
{ANSI/NFPA 70}; 2) International Building Code {IBC}, and 3) Americans with Disabilities
Act {ADA}.
1.2. Supply power to the Pure IP Reader-Controller reader. This may be accomplished with
power being provided on the Ethernet data cable (Power over Ethernet [POE / POE+]) or
through an external DC power source (12VDC). When powering from POE or POE+, in order
for the system to be UL294 V6 compliant, the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) injector or
end point must be compliant to UL294 or UL294B standards.
1.3. Wire the unit to the door’s locks and other components for physical access control.
1.4. Connect the unit to the data network for communication with the Host access control
system. The Host access control system typically is one of the following: PureAccess-
Cloud, PureAccess-Manager, or a 3rd party ACS software package.
1.5. The Pure IP Reader-Controller reader complies with UL 294 V6 and is rated for the following
performance levels:
1.5.1. Standby power = Level I.
1.5.2. Endurance = Level IV.
1.5.3. Line Security = Level IV.
1.5.4. Destructive Attack = Level IV (EDK required).
1.1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
 If PoE is not being used, then use only UL-listed, access control, power-limited power
supplies with an ‘AC on’ indicator light clearly visible on the enclosure. Power supplies should
provide at least four hours of standby power.
Never connect power supplies to a switch-controlled receptacle.
Install the ISONAS system in accordance with the National Electrical Code NFPA 70, IBC,
and ADA requirements. (Local authority has jurisdiction.)
Use only UL-listed wire or cabling recognized suitable for ISONAS power supply and data
communications, in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Where possible, separate ISONAS equipment and cabling from sources of electromagnetic
interference (EMI). Where this is not possible, take other steps to reduce the effect of EMI on
cabling or equipment.
Protect input and output terminals adequately from transient signals. Also, connect these
terminals to power-limited circuitry.

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1.2: Pure IP Reader-Controller (Pure IP Reader-Controller)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Input Voltage
12 VDC
(8.0V absolute minimum to 14.5V absolute maximum)
PoE per IEEE 802.3af
Note: PoE+ source will negotiate to standard PoE.
Input Current Draw
(Without external loads)
PoE: 2.3 watts
12VDC: 150 mA
Supplied Power for External Devices
(when PoE power is being used)
0.60 AMPS @ 12VDC
Read Range
2 TO 5 inches typically
Read Speed
<250msec (Prox)
Exciter Field Frequency
Proximity -- 125khz
Multi-Tech - 13.56 MHz
Modulation Schemes
Proximity –FSK
Multi-Tech --ISO 14443 type A and type B
Communication Interface
TCP/IP Over Ethernet
10 Mbps
Auto Negotiate
Half-duplex / Full-duplex
Inputs
1 Door Sensor / 1 REX/AUX
Outputs
1 Lock Power Output / 1 EDK control output
Standalone Memory Capacity
64000 Cards/ 5000 Events/ 32 Time zones
Visual Indicators
LED for Normal Operations
Operating Temperatures
-40° To 135° Fahrenheit
-40° To 57° Celsius
Weight
Mullion 6.5 Oz
WallMount 8.0 Oz
WallMount w/Keypad 9.5 Oz
Size
Mullion 5.10 x 1.70 x 0.71
WallMount 5.10 x 3.25 x 0.71
WallMount w/Keypad 5.10 x 3.25 x 0.75

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1.3: INSTALLATION LOCATION GUIDELINES
When selecting the location where you are going to mount the ISONAS reader-controller, a few
guidelines should be observed.
1) The reader-controller should be kept at least 2 feet from another ISONAS reader-controller,
and 6 feet from any other RF emitting device.
2) In an exterior location, the reader-controller’s mounting should be sealed to prevent water
from running down between the mounting surface and the back of the reader-controller.
3) For the Pure IP Reader-Controller, a dielectric insulating compound (Dow Corning DC-4 or
equivalent) should be used in humid environments to obtain extra water protection of the
reader-controller’s cable connections.
4) In humid environments, it is recommended that a drip-loop be formed in the Pure IP
Reader-Controller’s cables, before the cables enter the reader-controller.
5) The reader-controller should be protected from extreme heat and sunlight. It is rated for
conditions up to 135 F. A direct southern exposure, in the Southwest area of the United
States may exceed these ratings.
6) The cables extending from the back of the Pure IP Reader-Controller’s Pigtail cable is
available in a two standard lengths (10 foot or 25 foot). Plan for the termination of the door
wiring within that distance of the reader-controller.
7) The wall mounting features required for the reader-controller are shown in the next figure.
It is recommended to use the RC04’s detachable metal bracket as a drill template for
locating the mounting screws.
8) Assure the selected location meets ADA requirements. This typically requires unobstructed
access, less than 48 inches from the floor

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Figure 2
Pure IP Reader-
Controller Mullion
Mounting Diagram
Figure 1
Pure IP Reader-
Controller
Wallplate
Mounting Diagram

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1.4: INSTALLER TOOLKIT COMPONENTS
Before an installer goes to a customer site, they need to put together their supplies and tool-kit.
The ISONAS solution is simpler to install than other Access Control Systems, but to be successful,
other materials are still needed. And some of these items may be different than what you are use
to carrying. The list below identifies some important items that you should make sure to bring with
you, to the customer’s site.
A prepared installer will have:
 Completed the on-line reseller training program.
 Determined the reader’s required network configuration, based on the
customer’s networking topology.
 Pre-configured the reader’s network configuration.
An installer’s Tool Kit should include the following:
1. A copy of the Pure IP Reader-Controller Installation and Wiring Guide
2. A Volt-Ohm Meter
3. Pin-in-Torx Screwdriver
o T-8 (Tamper Resistant)
4. 1 1/8 inch hole-saw (If mounting is done without a J-box)
5. A PoE Injector
6. A Cross-over Cat5/6 cable
7. A straight-thru Cat5/6 patch cable.
8. Basic Ethernet network cable tester (Tests for: Opens, Shorts, Split Pairs,
Mis-wires & Reversals)
9. A spare Pure IP Reader-Controller
10. An extra Pure IP Reader-Controller Pigtail
11. Silicon Caulking for sealing the Pure IP Reader-Controller to exterior walls
12.Dielectric Silicon Grease (Dow DC-4) for protecting cable connections.
13. The ISONAS Pure IP Reader-Controller As-Built forms, which is used to
record the details of the door's installation.
14. Credentials that match the customer system’s technology
o ISONAS Proximity
o HID Proximity
o DESFire EV2 Smart Cards

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1.6: PURE IP READER-CONTROLLER RESET BUTTON
The Pure IP Reader-Controller has a Reset Button located on the back. It can be used for two
different types of resets.
It is helpful if the Pure IP Reader-Controller’s Ethernet cable is connected, and functioning (the
network status LED is lit). Monitoring the RC04’s main status LED allows you to determine the
status of the reset operation.
 Reset CPU: Press, hold (approx. 2 seconds) and release the Reset button. Once the Reset
Button is released, the reader should reboot. The main Status LED should turn AMBER, and
then return to the normal RED state. If the LED does not turn AMBER, then the reset did not
occur.
 Reset Configuration: Press and hold the Reset button (approx. 10 seconds), until the
RC04’s Main Status LED turns AMBER. Selected reader-controller configuration settings are
reset to factory defaults. Setting that are changed include:
 DHCP
(Default value:
On)
 IP Address
(Default value:
192.168.254.119)
 IP Port
(Default value:
10001)
Subnet Mask
(Default value:
255.255.0.0)
Gateway
(Default value:
0.0.0.0)
ACS Alias
(Default value:
{blank})
ACS Server IP
(Default value:
0.0.0.0)
Communication Type
(Default value:
Client)
Remote Host Name
(Default value:
{blank})
Remote Host IP
(Default value:
0.0.0.0)
Remote Host IP Port
(Default value:
55533)
Remote Host DNS
(Default value:
8.8.8.8)
HID Prox Enabled
(Default value:
On)
HID Bit Mask
(Default value:
“FFFFFF”)
Clear AES Encryption Configuration
Reset Pure IP Reader-Controller’s Passwords

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2: WIRING AT THE DOOR AND READER-CONTROLLER
2.1: POWERING THE READER-CONTROLLERS
All ISONAS Reader-controller models require a direct connection to a power source.
The Pure IP Reader-Controllers can be powered with 12 volts DC or PoE (IEEE 802.3af) power
and the supply must be regulated. Many brands of power sources work well with ISONAS
equipment. Please note that you should never connect 24VDC to the reader-controller. This will
void the unit’s warranty.
2.1.1: POWER OVER ETHERNET (PoE) OPTION
If you are installing ISONAS Pure IP Reader-
Controllers, then you can use the Power Over
Ethernet (PoE) option. PoE allows one cable to
supply data and power to the Reader-controller,
which in turn, can then supply 12VDC to the door’s
Electronic lock. The obvious savings here is that
you only need to run a single CAT5/6 cable to the
door which will provide enough power to run both
the ISONAS Reader-controller and an electronic
lock.
If your network switches do not support PoE, then
a PoE Injector can be used to augment the switch’s
output with PoE power. A PoE injector is normally
located close to your existing network hub/switch,
and the PoE Injector itself is plugged directly into a
standard AC outlet, or for extra reliability, a UPS
with battery backup.
Figure 3 is an overview of how to use PoE to
power both the ISONAS Pure IP Reader-Controller
and an electronic locking mechanism.
Figure 3

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A standard CAT5/6 cable is then run between the PoE source (Injector or switch) and the Pure IP
Reader-Controller which will be located right next to the door. The CAT5/6 cable can be up to 100
Meters (328 feet) long, including all patch cables and patch panels.
Supplying 12 VDC to Door Components from the PoE powered Pure IP Reader-Controller
When the Pure IP Reader-Controller is powered by PoE, the reader can supply 0.6 amps @12 VDC
power for external components. This DC power is available via two pigtail wires.
The Red pigtail wire is typically used to control the door’s lock. The Red wire’s 12VDC output will be
activated /deactivated when the reader is operating the door’s lock. This connection has a built-in
current limiting feature, to prevent the lock from consuming too much electrical power.
The Orange pigtail wire provides a source of continuously-available 12 VDC power. You might use
this 12VDC source to power a PIR Motion Detector located at the door location.
PoE Power Budget Calculations
When planning an installation using PoE, you need to validate that the PoE source (PoE Injector or
PoE equipped Network Switch) supplying the PoE power is sized properly for all the attached PoE
devices. To do this, you total up the power draw (in watts) of the PoE connections, and compare
that total power draw to the rated capacity of the PoE source.
Below is a chart of expected PoE power draws of the ISONAS Reader-controllers.
Door Location Configuration
PoE Power Requirement **
(Watts)
Pure IP Reader-Controller
2.3 Watts
Pure IP Reader-Controller with
Electronic Lock (300 mA @ 12V)
6.2 Watts
Pure IP Reader-Controller with
Electronic Lock (600 mA @ 12V)
10.4 Watts
*** Ethernet cabling power losses not included. Losses range from being negligible for short
Cat5/6 cables, up to about 16% for 100 meter Cat5/6 cables.
To meet the Pure IP Reader-Controller’s variable PoE power requirements, the Pure IP Reader-
Controller will classify itself with the PoE source as a “Class 0” PoE device. The power usage of a
Class 0 device can range between 0.4 to 13.0 watts at the device (up to 15.4 watts from the PoE
source).

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Some network PoE equipment will budget and allocate it’s distribution of PoE power based upon the
maximum power usage of the each attached device’s classification. If your network equipment
uses this power provisioning technique, then you should budget 15.4 watts for each Pure IP
Reader-Controller. Such network PoE Equipment may allow you to manually configure the amount
of power that should be allocated to each device. Configuring the PoE equipment for an allocation
of 3.0 watts or 11.0 watts per connection would be appropriate. When powering from POE or
POE+, in order for the system to be UL294 V6 compliant, the Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE)
injector or end point must be compliant to UL294 or UL294B standards.
Using PoE over longer cable distances:
The ISONAS RC04 can be powered via PoE on cable runs up to 100 meters long (the
standard Ethernet cable limit).
For RC04 locations that have longer cable runs (> 50 meters), extra care should be given to
the planning and installation of the network cabling. The PoE power delivery system will
running at about 80% of the allowable capacity, when powering a 600mA lock over a 100
meter cable run.
For these long cable run installations, here are some items to focus on:
 Cabling:
 Use high-quality Ethernet cabling (Cat 5e or Cat6). Please note that the power loss
over a Cat 6 cable is about 30% less than the power loss on a Cat5e cable
 Cable Length. The 100 meter limit needs to include any patch cords and patch
panels.
 Follow IEEE/TIA installation best practices, including:
o Cabling is properly terminated and tested.
o The cabling loop resistance must be less than 20 ohms.
 PoE Source
 The PoE Source (PoE Network switch or PoE Injector) meets the IEEE 802.3af
standard.
 The PoE Source is properly sized to supply 15.4 watts/port. (Cabling power loses can
be up to 2.5 watts/cable)

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2.1.2: ADDITIONAL POWER OPTIONS
Most installations will use PoE for the Pure IP Reader-Controller and door locks.
That is a clean way to control a door using a single, standard network cable.
There are many additional options available, that can be used, if the door location requires more
power than a standard PoE-powered Pure IP Reader-Controller can provide.
The different options require different configurations of the supporting equipment and /or building
wiring. The following chart and Figure 4 describes some of these power options.
Power Source
Switchable
Power
(Max)
Equipment at
the Door
Limiting Factor
Topology
Diagram
PoE (802.3af)
0.60 amps
(12VDC)
Pure IP Reader-
Controller
Pure IP Reader-
Controller’s available
PoE Output
A
PoE (802.3af)
0.55 amps
(12VDC)
Pure IP Reader-
Controller
EDK
Pure IP Reader-
Controller’s available
PoE Output
{minus}
the power required by
the EDK
B
DC Power Supply
12 VDC
3.0 amps
(12VDC)
Pure IP Reader-
Controller
EDK
Rating of EDK’s lock
relay
(12VDC required by EDK’s
internal circuitry)
C
PoE Plus
(802.3at)
1.8 amps
(Approx)
(12VDC)
Pure IP Reader-
Controller
EDK
PoE Splitter
Example PoE Splitter
PowerDsine
PD-AS-701/12
Rating of PoE Splitter
{minus}
power required to
operate Pure IP Reader-
Controller & EDK
D
High-Powered PoE
(non-standard)
Example PoE Injector
PowerDsine PD-9501G
3.00 amps
(12VDC)
Pure IP Reader-
Controller
EDK
PoE Splitter
Example PoE Splitter
PowerDsine
PD-AS-951/12-24
Rating of EDK’s lock
relay
E

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Power Options
Figure 4

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2.2: WIRING THE DOORS
After you connect power to every Reader-controller, the
next step is to connect the wiring at each door.
Wiring a door may involve connecting:
 An electronic door latch
 A request to exit (REX) like:
 REX Button
 Motion Detector
 Door sensors
Figure 5 shows the typical configuration of equipment at
the door.
Figure 5

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2.2.1: READER-CONTROLLER CONTROL-LEADS DESCRIPTION
The reader-controller has a cable extending from its back plate that is referred to as “the pigtail”.
The pigtail consists of 8 wire leads (22 awg) which are used to connect to the various components
at the door location. Most installations do not require the use of all the leads. The typical usage
of each available lead is shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6
One of the wires is for a door sense switch. Another is for a REX (Request for Exit) signal coming
from a switch, infrared sensor or other REX device.
The controllers have a lock-control circuit. This circuit provides conditioned 12VDC power and can
be directly connected to the electronic lock to unlock the door when a valid credential is presented.
The usage of each lead will be detailed in the next few pages.

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Installation Tip
For non-PoE installations:
Before you start wiring an
electronic door lock, verify that
the lock’s power source is
separate from the power source
for the Reader-controller.
Otherwise, supply voltage
fluctuations induced by the
lock’s operation may cause the
reader to malfunction.
2.2.2: LOCK WIRING -- BASIC
Electronic door lock Overview:
If the door does not already have an electronic lock, first install the lock hardware according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Examine the lock to determine whether applying power will lock or
unlock the door.
Fail Safe: Applying power locks the door
(usually magnetic locks).
Fail Secure: Applying power unlocks the
door (usually electric strike locks).
Most locking mechanisms have two leads for
the power coil. On an electric strike, the leads
power a solenoid. On a Mag Lock, the leads power
an electromagnet.
The Pure IP Reader-Controller’s lock control circuit
can control either a fail-safe or fail-secure lock.
This selection is typically configured within the
host access control system’s door settings.

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Lock Wiring, using PoE:
The Pure IP Reader-Controller supports a simplified configuration when PoE is being used to supply
the lock’s power.
1. Connect the Red wire on the ISONAS Reader-controller to the positive lead of the
electric lock. See Figure 7
2. Connect the negative lead of the lock to the black wire on the ISONAS reader-
controller.
3. See this manual’s “Managing Inductive Load Challenges“ section for more info regarding
the use of the BackEMF diode.
Figure 7

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2.2.3: WIRING THE REX/AUX INPUT
The Pure IP Reader-Controller ’s REX / AUX input expects a
momentary closure. You can generate this signal with a
pushbutton, infrared motion detector, or other simple
device.
The host access control system configures the reader to
know if the input’s action is treated as a REX event or an
AUX event.
Typically the REX is placed adjacent to the door so that
people can press the button and let themselves out the door without setting off the alarm. When
pressed, this button tells the ISONAS Reader-controller that that someone wishes to pass through
the door. The latch releases and/or the
door open alarm is suppressed.
The reader could be configured to create
an AUX event. An example usage of the
AUX input is having it connected to an
phone intercom. Someone within the
facility could use the intercom system to
release the door.
You must wire the switch through the
ISONAS Reader-controller.
(See Figure 8) First, connect one
terminal of the momentary switch to the
Reader's green wire. Then, connect the
switch's other terminal to the Reader's
common ground wire (brown).
Figure 8
About REX / AUX
REX / AUX is a
normally open input.
No action is taken
until the input is
closed.